Hyundai and Plus Collaborate on Autonomous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks for US Freight Network
Key Ideas
  • Hyundai and Plus aim to accelerate the development of a hydrogen-powered freight network in the United States through their collaboration on autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
  • The partnership combines Hyundai's Xcient Fuel Cell truck with Plus' SuperDrive AI-based autonomous driving software to offer zero-tailpipe emissions, fast refueling, long driving range, quieter operation, and reduced maintenance.
  • The concept includes deploying autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks along high-utilization hub-to-hub routes, stimulating demand for strategically placed hydrogen refueling stations and expanding infrastructure.
  • The long-term vision is to create a self-reinforcing cycle of vehicle adoption, infrastructure development, and lower operational costs per unit, contributing to a cleaner and more efficient transportation system.
At ACT Expo 2025, Hyundai Motor Company and autonomous trucking AI software company Plus outlined their collaboration on autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks to accelerate the development of a hydrogen-powered freight network in the United States. The partnership combines Hyundai's Xcient Fuel Cell truck with Plus' SuperDrive AI-based autonomous driving software, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of commercial transportation. Hyundai Motor's senior vice president emphasized the company's commitment to advanced fuel cell technologies and the vision of integrating autonomous driving capabilities into Xcient Fuel Cell trucks for improved road safety and freight efficiency. Plus' CEO highlighted the transformative nature of autonomous hydrogen fuel cell trucks in sustainable freight and the potential for a cleaner and more efficient transportation system. The companies envision deploying these trucks along high-utilization hub-to-hub routes, initially focusing on major freight corridors to stimulate demand for hydrogen refueling stations and expand infrastructure. The long-term goal is to establish a self-reinforcing cycle of vehicle adoption, infrastructure development, and reduced operational costs per unit, outlining a blueprint for a scalable and economically viable hydrogen-powered transportation network.
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